MARSEILLE, France —The World Water Council and the Japan Water Forum announced the opening of candidatures for the 4th edition of the Kyoto World Water Grand Prize, according to a press release.

The Kyoto World Water Grand Prize targets grass-roots establishments from developing countries with an objective to discover and develop outstanding grass-roots activities related to water issues around the world, stated the release.

The deadline to apply is Sept. 30, and the selection process will primarily focus on organizations with a record of innovated and expandable grass-roots activities that serve as a model for others, with additional consideration to the contents of the project — funded by the grant, including the degree of problem solving, cost-effectiveness, expandability and sustainability, noted the release.

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